PARIS (WKRC) - A picture of a baby lying on the ground at a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert went viral over the weekend. The controversial snapshot was taken at the Eras Tour performance Friday night at La Défense Arena in Paris, France. The picture, which shows the child in the pit area beneath an individual, who is presumably a parent, was shared by Swifties across social media.
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A display of dogs and devotion at the Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) — Less than three years ago, Mary Ann and David Giordano were taking turns lying on the living room floor with their Afghan hound Frankie, hand-feeding the desperately ill dog anything she would eat.
She had developed severe kidney problems after contracting Lyme disease, despite being on medications meant to repel the ticks that carry the bacteria that cause it. Veterinarians weren't sure she would survive.
Yet on Monday, Frankie was at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, healthy and ready to compete.
Altoona VA celebrates Women's History Month; will host public forum on women's healthcare
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The James E. van Zandt VA Medical Center is celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting female veteran's achievements and contributions to our history, culture, and society.
This year marks the 100th year for veteran's affairs caring for the women who've served in our military.
Officials say several events are being planned throughout the month, including a virtual women's public health forum, for female veterans, which will be held on Thursday.
Dove partners with controversial BLM activist for 'fat liberation' initiative, sparking outrage
WASHINGTON (TND) — Personal care brand Dove is partnering with a Black Lives Matter activist who allegedly wrongfully attempted to get a White college student expelled for its new "fat liberation" initiative.
Dove is working to outlaw “body size discrimination” in the U.S., something it believes should be a crime in all 50 states. In the brand’s announcement of the partnership, it explained that the new initiative focuses on education and advocacy efforts to abolish bias.
Five New York women killed after getting hit by tractor-trailer on I-81 in Lackawanna Co.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Five women from Broome County, New York, from same family were killed after getting hit by a tractor-trailer when they exited their vehicles following a crash on I-81 in Lackawanna County.
Officials said the crash happened Tuesday on I-81 North in Scott Township around mile marker 196.6.
At around 5:15 p.m., a 2022 Honda Odyssey traveling north and containing four occupants had lost control and struck the median barrier, and the vehicle was left disabled in the left lane.
PSU trustees approve tuition freeze for in-state, commonwealth campus students; employee raises on h
University Park, PA (WJAC) — For many Penn State students, close to 18,000 of them, there will be no tuition increase for the next two years, but in a related move, pay hikes for Penn State employees are on hold and it's all directly related to the state budget standoff.
The Penn State students who will see no tuition increases are the in-state students at Penn State's commonwealth campuses.
It’s part of the budget plan approved Friday by the Penn State trustees.
Scranton Federation of Teachers begins strike
SCRANTON, Pa. (WOLF) — More than 800 teachers and paraprofessionals from the Scranton School District are now officially on strike. Hundreds of teachers joined the picket line today, outside of the Scranton School District administration building to demand a new contract.
“Because the Scranton School Board and the central administration have decided to disrespect teachers and parents after five years without the collective bargaining agreement,” said Rosemary Boland, President of the Scranton Federation of Teachers.
Huntingdon County drug dealer arrested after high-speed chase, state police say
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. — A Man in Huntingdon County is facing several charges after leading police on a chase after they attempted to serve him outstanding warrants, as well as felony drug charges, police say.
According to a criminal complaint, Tyreek Willis, 31, was approached by police at the Giant store in the Lake Raystown Shopping Plaza Tuesday when he fled the scene with a passenger in the front seat.
Johnstown church closes doors after nearly 150 years of service
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A Johnstown church is shutting its doors after serving the community for almost 150 years.
This Sunday will be the last service for Trinity United Methodist Church.
The head trustee says membership has declined significantly and board members have talked over the past couple of years about closing the church.
Members of the church say they plan to join another Methodist church in Johnstown.
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Johnstown restaurant announces plans for $1.2M expansion downtown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A popular Johnstown restaurant has announced plans for a $1.2 million expansion that would bring a large outdoor dining courtyard and top floor cigar bar to downtown.
The owners of Balance Restaurant, Intrignia Incorporated, say the company bought the three properties located next to Mission Inn Event Space on Main Street.
They say they’re planning do develop “a new casual restaurant, a large outdoor dining courtyard, additional banquet space, a top floor cigar bar, and an updated kitchen to expand catering operations.